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12,556 reviews
I like this way more than I expected. The bergamot is bright at first but it doesn’t stay super citrusy, it turns into this smooth white musk thing that feels clean without being boring. Very easy to wear, kinda “nice shirt, good haircut” energy. It’s not groundbreaking at all, but it smells expensive and put together. My only issue is the drydown gets a little safe after a few hours. Still, performance is solid on me, around 6-7 hours with moderate projection.
This feels like a softer, more wearable leather fragrance. Nothing harsh or smoky, just a smooth leather with bergamot up top and a creamy vanilla drydown. I love that it doesn’t go too sweet or too dark. It’s mature but not old-man mature, more like minimalist black sweater energy. Projection is kinda close after the first hour, so don’t expect compliments from across the room. Still, up close it smells really nice and refined.
I Will surprised me. The cardamom in the opening is really nice, a little spicy and fresh, then it turns warmer with vanilla and leather. It gives me cozy jacket vibes, like something you’d wear on a cool night. Not as sweet as I expected, which I appreciate. Minor flaw: after a few hours it gets a bit generic woody on my skin, but it still smells good. I wouldn’t call it a must-have, but I’d happily wear it a lot.
This is one of those Armani scents that doesn’t scream, it just sits there looking expensive lol. I get woody notes and a clean patchouli more than anything, with a little vanilla softening it up. It’s not super unique, but it’s blended really well and easy to wear. Kinda office-friendly but still sexy enough for dinner after. Performance is decent, not beast mode at all. If you like smooth, understated designer scents, this is a really solid pick.
I actually really like this one. It opens kinda bright with bergamot, then settles into this soft leather and vanilla thing that feels classy without being too dressed up. Not a loud “look at me” scent, more like you just smell naturally put together. My only issue is the cardamom fades pretty fast on me, and I wish that spicy part stuck around longer. Lasts around 6-7 hours, projection is moderate. Def a 4/5 for me.
MYSLF EDT Intense is fine, just not super exciting to me. The bergamot opening is fresh and clean, and the white musk gives it that soft modern YSL vibe, but it feels a little too safe. Like a nice shower gel scent dressed up for the office. I can see this getting compliments because it’s easy to like, but I don’t think anyone would stop and ask what you’re wearing. Performance is decent on my skin, maybe 5-6 hours, with moderate projection early on. Not bad at all, just kinda generic for the price.
Explorer Infinite is decent, just not super exciting. The bergamot and lemon opening is fresh and easy to like, kinda like a clean shower gel vibe, then it dries down into a soft cedar/amber thing. It smells nice enough for work or running errands, but I kept waiting for something more interesting to happen and it never really did. Performance is okay on me, maybe 5-6 hours, but projection gets pretty quiet after the first hour. Not bad at all, just very safe and a little generic.
Oboro feels like a signature scent for someone who doesn’t want to smell like everyone else. The ginger and pepper combo is so good here, spicy but clean, and the amber gives it this soft glow on skin. I love that it’s unisex without leaning too masculine or too sweet. It smells calm, expensive, and a little mysterious, like fresh air through a warm wooden room. Projection is not huge, but I actually like that. It stays elegant and personal. Easily one of my favorite Byredos.
Tbh I’m picky with Byredo because some of them vanish in 2 hours, but Oboro performs really nicely on me. The opening is all bergamot and black pepper, super lively and almost sparkling. Then it settles into this smooth amber-vetiver base that smells warm but still airy. It’s not sweet like BR540 and not floral like Delina, obviously, but it has that same “people will ask about this” polished vibe. Very wearable, very chic, and somehow interesting without being weird. I’m obsessed.
I Will is decent, but it didn’t really wow me. The bergamot opening is clean and kinda sharp, then it settles into this soft leather/vanilla thing that’s pleasant but pretty safe. I like the warmth, and it feels polished in that Armani way, but tbh it’s missing a hook. After a couple hours it just becomes a generic woody skin scent on me. Not bad at all, just not something I’d rush to buy a full bottle of. Performance is average, maybe 5-6 hours with mild projection.
This is exactly the kind of fresh scent I wish more brands made. The bergamot is bright but not sharp, the ginger adds sparkle, and the vetiver makes it feel grounded and a little smoky-green. It’s not a beast mode fragrance, but people definitely notice it when they’re close. I wore it to dinner and got asked what I was wearing, which honestly doesn’t happen that often with fresher scents. Oboro feels clean, modern, and kinda sexy in a quiet way. 5/5 for me.
This one just makes me happy. The first spray is so crisp, like green apple and grapefruit with a minty breeze running through it. Super energetic, super clean, but not sterile. The drydown has enough vetiver to keep it adult and a little sexy, which I love. My only warning is that it’s pretty noticeable, so don’t overspray unless you want everyone asking what you’re wearing. On skin I get around 7 hours, longer on shirts. It feels modern, sharp, and honestly addictive. Full bottle worthy for sure.
Oboro is gorgeous. Not loud, not sweet, not trying too hard. I get ginger right away, almost fizzy, then this peppery vetiver that smells like clean skin after a very fancy shower. It kinda reminds me of those minimalist perfumes people wear in art galleries, but this one actually has personality. The amber underneath gives it just enough warmth so it doesn’t feel cold or sterile. Projection is moderate, but it lasts really well on clothes. Super elegant and easy to wear.
I thought this would just be another loud citrus-apple thing, but nope, it’s really well blended. The Sicilian bergamot is bright and sparkling, then the cedar comes in and makes it feel smooth and dressed up. There’s a green herbal freshness too, maybe from the vetiver, that keeps it from turning sweet. I could wear this with a white shirt, to dinner, to work, basically anywhere. It’s fresh but still has presence. Honestly one of the best Sora Dora scents I’ve tried, and I’d pick this over a lot of niche freshies.
I love this way more than I expected. Oboro opens with this bright bergamot and ginger thing that feels super crisp, but the black pepper keeps it from being basic “fresh perfume.” It’s clean, a little mysterious, and honestly very Byredo in the best way. The drydown gets smoother with amber and a soft woody vibe, but it never turns heavy. This is one of those scents that smells expensive without screaming. Lasted around 7 hours on me with a nice little bubble. Def full bottle worthy.
Gladiator Extrait is what I wanted so many freshies to be. Lemon, grapefruit, and that green apple pop off right away, but it never goes cheap or body spray-ish. It smells juicy, clean, slightly green, and super polished. I wore it in warm weather and it performed way better than expected, which is rare for this style. Not exactly subtle, so I’d go easy on sprays, but wow it smells amazing in the air. Kinda gives luxury vacation energy without being tropical. Highly recommend if you want a fresh scent that actually lasts.
I love this because it doesn’t smell like every other citrus fragrance. The bitter orange gives it a sharp, grown-up edge, and the peppermint makes the opening feel super cold and alive. It’s fresh, but not boring or safe in a Bleu de Chanel type way. There’s some patchouli in the drydown that grounds it nicely, not dirty, just classy. Tbh this smells like someone who has their life together. Projection is strong for the first few hours and it lasts all day on clothes. Easy 5/5 for me.
This is insanely good. The opening hits with that green apple and bergamot combo, super bright but not basic shower gel fresh. It has this crisp, almost icy feel that makes it feel expensive right away. After a bit I get more cedar and vetiver, so it turns cleaner and more masculine-leaning, but still totally wearable. Performance is honestly great on me, like 8+ hours and people noticed without it choking anyone out. If you like fresh scents but want something with actual depth, Gladiator Extrait is def worth trying.
I’m usually not obsessed with Jo Malone because a lot of them disappear on me, but this one is different. Iris & White Musk feels creamy, clean, and kinda sensual without trying too hard. The white musk is the star, with vanilla smoothing everything out. It reminds me a tiny bit of the soft aura of Narciso fragrances, but less powdery and more refined. Projection is moderate, longevity is solid. Easy 5 stars for me.
This smells like calm luxury to me. Not powdery in an old-fashioned way, not sugary, just smooth white musk with a soft vanilla blanket over it. The lily note gives it a little brightness so it doesn’t become too cozy or flat. I wore it to bed once and immediately decided I need a full bottle. It lasts surprisingly well on clothes too. Tbh this is one of the prettiest musks I’ve tried.
